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Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-02-21

Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-02-21 page 1

THE MORXiNC JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21,1868. NO. 192. A.C.Headley&Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED ! Madame Le Favor's Celebrated CORSETS, AT $1, TEItFECT-FITTING FRENCH Alexandre's Kid Gloves, C. E. KING'S IKIIID GLOVES. K NAB E IANOS. The following are selected from the numerous Knale Testimonials in our possession: Messes. Wm. Knabi ft Co. Gentlemen: I have neat pleasure in certifying that I hare tried your Orand, square ana uprignt nanos, ana nna.iaem equal, n not supenor, to any in ttus country. Among tne great qualities which distinguish them, is the erenness of lone, tne easy ana agreeaoie mucn ana volume 01 tone. Wishing you all the success which you so highly deserve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly, D. 1 " inpii. Translation from tbeIFbench.-t After havins played on the Piano of Messrs. knabe ft Co., it is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have piayea, are exceeaingiy remarKaoie ior men qualities of tone. The Bass is powerful, without harshness, and the upper notes sweet, clear and harmoniously mellow, (chrystalin,) and I do not hesitate to express in regard to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to de- ', to tne nest by the most ALSO SOLE AGENTS FOB THE JSOIV TO IN HOOP SKIRT The Lightest, Strongest, dare that they an equal if not superior, to the best manufactured in Europe or tnis country Dy tne mi celebrated makers. L. M. GOTToCHALK, READING MATTER ON EVERY PACE FORTIETH CONGRESS. TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. FOREIGN NEWS. Messrs. W. Knabe ft Co. Qmtlmtni I cannot but congratulate you upon the immense progress and improvements which you continually make on your r lanos, wnicn, in my opinion, ran among tne very nest in the country. M. 8TBAK08CH. Messrs. Wm, Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Having re cently had opportunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it gives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to mane a nano as periect as possible, ana unsurpassed, by any that I have seen either in this country or Europe. For great power and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, and in touch everything that can be desired by the most brilliant player. Wishing you every success, I remain, r ours truly, u. AflSUUU TO. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. OentUmtm Having had lately an opportunity to try and test your new scale urana as well as bquare nanos, i cannot retrain, besides reiterating all I had occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important im- Tovements you nave introduced in tne manulacture ol 'ianos. Your instruments combine all the Qualities which are required to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gamea ail over tne country . ours truly, L. M. GOTTOCHALK. Messrs. Wm. Kkabe ft Co. Gentlemen: I was de lighted on hearing the clear and full tone ol your really i'irtt Clau Piemen, and I congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. a. vie La.ri.jB.ru. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Opera Troupe are at present using four of your justly celebrated Pianos, and as the exponent of the views and opinions et the various artists, permit me to say : I consider them as wuurpatud in oilliancy and txce-lUnce, and pre -eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and even treble, together with magic elasticity of touch and action, render them superior to the other instruments, which rarely if aver combine those most essential requisites, profoundly impressed with the many valuable qualities of these Pianos, I most cheerfully endorse the high and meritorious encomiums everywhere pronounced upon them. E. MUZIO, Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : It gives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos. Ho many of my brother-artists have given you the highest encomiums, that nothing remains for me but to indorse them. As tar as my own experi ence is concerned regarding your instruments. I can only say that they satisfied me in every way, and answered all my demands when I used them at the series of Pianoforte Boiries I recently gave in Haiti- more, w nn nest rfgarua, i remain Yours truly, CAUL WOLFSOHN. Most Flexible, New Yobx, Dec. 12th, 18G4. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: I have carefully ex amined vour new scale Grand and Square Piano Fortes. and I must sav they please me exceedingly, both with regard to touch and tone, and I can contlilcntly recommend them as being equal to any in this country or curope, ana you nave permission to make use or my name 11 01 service to you. GEO. W. MORGAN, Organist of Grace Church. By Atlantic Cable. SPAIN. Mabrid, Feb. 18. Dispatches just received in this city from the Provinces convey the intelligence that the leaders of the Carllst party have effected a revolution against the authority of Queen Isabella in the north, and that their adherents have taken up arms In considerable numbers in Navarre. Skirmishes have taken place between the Civil Guard and the Insurgents in the city of Navarre, the Queen's officers maintaining their allegiance. Some few persons were wounded during the tumult, and the ancient Franco-Hlspano Province of Navarre Is agitated at many points. It appears as if the movement is the result of a deliberate and well planned organization. The police are on the alert and have seized documentary evidence of the fact. The officers have already found and carried away from Navarre three thousand copies of revolutionary placards or manifestoes addressed to the people of Spain. Each copy Is headed with a wood cut or portrait, as it Is termed, of the eldest son of Don Juan, who is entitled and named Charles the Seventh of Spain. This young gentleman is second cousin to Queen Isabella and grand son of Don Carlos, who made war against her accession to the throne, Don Juan his father being a son of Don Carlos. 'ABYSSINIA. London, Feb. 20. Advices to the 1st of January, received from the English captives In Abyssinia, state they were afl safe and well. AUSTRIA. Vienna, Feb. 20. A circular has been Issued from the Home office warning the clergy against fomenting discontent. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. London, Feb. 20 Eve. Late advices from Capetown, Africa, state that the Supreme Court of Natal have at last decided the question of the Church property In favor of Bishop Colcuso. MARKETS. London, feb. 2011:15 A. M Consols 3: both bonds 2.32M. Illinois Erie 8;. - "" LoSDON, Feb. 201:20 P. M. Consols 33& others the same. Liverpool, Feb. 2011:15 A. M. Cotton excited and Irregular. Uplands have advanced to 10; Orleans to 10. Breadstuff's and provisions are unchanged, Liverpool, Feb. 201:20 P. M. Cotton is still buoyant. Beef 112s Od Lard 56s. Others unchanged. Paris, Feb. 20-11:15 A. M. Bourse firmer ; Rentes strong. SANDUSKY. 8'i urn Most Comfortable Hoop Skirt IN THE MARKET. NEW SHAPES FOll CA1MUAGE, STREET & DINNER DRESS, JUST RECEIVED, AT TRICES From $ 1 .50 to $2.50 each 230 db 252 South High St. o vo Yours rcapeetfuuy, New Yosk, Dec. 15th, 1304, Wm. Knabi Co. OtnUmtni Your Agent. Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merit of your Piano. Orand and Bquare. My opin ion "on me town" is mat uiey are mi anna. ill Yours truly, la UliEHt HELLER. Messrs. Wm. Knabi ft Co. Gentlemen : It gives me (Treat pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and appreciation in favor of your new Kale Urand Piano, which combines all th. qualities a tlrst-class Instrument demands. Power, brilliancy and sweetness ot tone, evenness of sound through all th. registers, and last, but not least, the magnificent case containing the lenaia instrument ; every requisite concurs to make is new enortof ronr time-honored nrm anew triumn in your professional career. With my best wishes for all, the success you so ncniy aoserve, x remain, gentle' men. Baltimore, July 1st, mi. Yours, rerr truly. Or the many who manufacture piano fortes, there are few who strive mora thoroughly to improve their instruments than yourself. In view of this, and taking Into consideration th. eminent success which has at tended your efforts, I can only say I knew of none who stand above you who can claim the merit of having uone more to aavanco tne ar. oy proaueing a parrent Instrument, or who have worked more withiiaiasticaUy In its interest. . vv.n.. CAOoruuu, rianisu I bfoommkkd th. nlanoa of Messrs. Knabe ft Co. to everyoouj woo want a rtaiiy nrn-ciatt instrument. SAog SALAi aa, Director ot the Philharmonic Society. Chicago, Dl., July 1, 1164. Mass as. Knabi Gtntlemen i I must say with gi t pleasure that, after performing on most of the osn pianos in mis oonniry, ana giving mem a nor trial, your instrument are puma nrst in ouss ana rani i all pianos in my mina. CHARLES KTOKEL, Pianist. Fob want of space w are unaMa to produce th. e prass tone of th following named artists that nave full; inaoraM au tnat baa been mm in laroroi tneceieom Knaba Pianos : ft Q. Batter. J. Proms, B. Bsemetenrt, Cha. Fradel, Koarad Traner, . UBtaab. B. Hoffman, O. Oola, As O. HEADLEY & OO .1 . D. Karrfaon. J. T. Btoddart, H. Boh wing, O. A. QnotpeUus, C.I. Fray, CkH. BchoppslnL J. A. talk, B. A, WoUfnhnnpt, Alfred Jaell H. Behirner, K.Meea. Chas. Schneider, J. P. Webster, H. J. Kothnagel, W. V. Caulfleld, Dr. Otto Thieme, K. ZeUner, F. A. Cherrler, C. T. Kantmann, 3. Dyrenfurtb- Ed. Brush Miss C. Schneider, Mis. Laura Hants, Mia. A. MagnnMno, ' Miss Virginia Whiting, Mia. Fanny Testa, SENATE. Washington, Feb. 20. The CHAIR submitted a communication from the President In reply to a resolution of inquiry, transmitting the report ot the Attorney General, with a list of counterfeiters pardoned, &c. Referred to committee on the Judiciary. Mr. SIUART, from the committee on Mines and Mining, reported, with amend-1 ments, the bill to establish a national school of mines. Mr. ANTHONY moved that when the Senate adjourned it be till Mondayafternoon. After discussion the motion was lost. On motion of Mr. TRUMBULL the House bill to amend the act of March 23, 1867, supplementary to the bill for the more elllcleut government of the rebel States, passed March 2, 1807, and to facilitate their restoration, was taken up. Mr. YATES withdrew his motion made yesterday to take up the bill to admit Colorado, giving notice that he would move to take it up when the pending bill was disposed of. Mr. BUCK ALE W oflered an amendment making necessary a ten day's residence in the district before the election, before a person is permitted to vote. rue bin, heretoiore pumished, allowed registered persons to vote anywhere in the State. Mr. DAVIS took the floor to conclude his half-finished speech, which was Interrupted some days since by the resolution to admit Mr. Thomas, of Maryland, lie moved to amend by Instructing the Judiciary Commit tee to report in lavor of repealing all acts heretofore passed on the subject ofReconstruction. Mr. CONKLING got the floor, but he hav ing asked whether it was Intended to pro ceed with Its consideration to-night, some discussion ensued upon that point, closing with the understanding that the bill be passed to-morrow and opportunity given for dc- bate on the supplementary reconstruction bill, the consideration of which is to follow Immediately, Messrs. SAULSBUUY, TllAYJSK, and others proposing to speak on the general subject. Adjourned. the daily quotations in New York, &c. It was debated and adopted. The House, at 3 o'clock, went Into committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, Mr. ALLISON In the Chair, and resumed the consideration of the army appropriation bill. The committee rose and reported a bill, after which a vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment for the reduction of the army, which was udopted. All amendments having been disposed of, Mr. PAINE called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. It passed without proviso. Adjourned. WASHINGTON. The AVbisky meter ComniiMioner. Washington, Feb. 20. The Whisky Meter Commissioner will test Instruments nest Monday to learn their practical value. Uut few of the .National Democratic Com mittee have yet arrived. It is expected that all the absentees will reach the cityto-morrow, when a meeting for consultation will be held preliminary to one Saturday for fix ing the time and place for holding the rational Democratic Convention. Democratic politicians have arrived here from all parts of the country on business connected with the Convention. NEW YORK. IIOTJSE. Sandusky, Feb. 20. A destructive lire occurred In Huron, Ohio last night, destroying a large ware house and contents and several adjoining buildings. Loss $75,000 partially Insured. The ware house was occupied by Wright, Burgess, Sprague and W 11 bar. TOLEDO. Toledo, O., Feb. 20. The Waldron House at Hillsdale, Mich., was destroyed by tiro last night. Loss $40,-000, nearly covered by Insurance. The lire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. INDIANA. Republican Stale Convention. Indianapolis, Feb. 20. The Republican State Convention met here to day. General Thomas Brown was elected temporary chairman. Resolutions endorsing General Grant and Hon. Schuyler Colfax as Indiana's first cnolce for President and Vice President were unanimously adopted by a rising vote, and witli immense cheering. After the appointment of various committees, Hon. John Hughes, of Marlon county, was made permanent chairman, and Major O. M. Wilson, of Marlon county, secretary. Governor Conrad Baker was nominated for reelection by acclamation; Hon. Will Cumback for Lieutenant uovernor; .Major r. a. nou-nmn, of Cass county, for Secretary of State, and General Nathan Kimball, for Treasurer of State. ALABAMA. New Yoiik, Feb. 20. The World's dispatch states that Bcml-otllclal telegrams from Alabama indicate that Is not yet certain at Meade's Headquarters whether the new Constitution has or has not been ratified. The Republican Congressional Executive Committee admit that It has been lost by at least 4,000 or 5,000 votes. MASSACHUSETTS. SrniNOFiKLD, Feb. 20. A detachment of one hundred and fifty re cruits for the Panal Zouave passed through hereto-day, on their way from Montreal to JNew xork. ponif BELTZEH, WtolemletMaRetllA't, ltrl3 EagMSt. PENNSYLVANIA. PirrsBunou, Feb. 20. The river Is fbur feet one Inch. It rose a few Inches during the night, but now Is mil log. The weather Is clear and mild. On motion of Mr. CLARK, of Kansas, the Postmaster General wns directed to furnish the various items of information in regard to the transportation ot overland mall. Mr. BANKS, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported the bill concerning the rights of American citizens in foreign Stutes. Ordered printed and recommitted. Mr. HOPKINS, from the committee on Public Lands, reported a bill to regulate the disposition of lauds that may hereafter be given to aid In the construction of railroads, Ordered to be printed. The bill provides that all lands hereatter granted for railroad pur poses shall be granted to the States or Ter ritories where the roads are to oe construe ted, and shall be by them sold to actual settlers, at a price not exceeding two and a half dollars per acre, the proceeds to be paid to the railroad company. The object Is to pre vent the withdrawal of large quantities of land from the market and thtlr monopoly by corporations, and encourage the settlement of the country. Mr. McULUKU, from the select committee on Southern Railroads, made a report show ing that In testimony taken before the com mittee facts had come out which Indicated corruption In the Postofllce Department, and suggested as that committee was not au thorlcd to pursue the Investigation, the matter be referred to another committee for further examination. The report closes with a resolution for a committee to examine into the subject of contracts with the Postofllce Department for the transportation of the United States mall, and report such facts as may be deemed of importance, particularly whether or not there are any evidences of corruption, with authority to send lor per sons and naners. After debate tho resolution was referred to the Committee on Expenditures of the Post ofllce Department. A large number of bills granting pensions to Individuals were reported from the com mittee on Invalid Pensions and passed. Mr. MILLER, from the committee on In valid Pensions, reported a bill extending the provisions of the 21st section of the act of July 17, loli-3, relating to the naturalization of soldiers, to those who enlisted in tne naval and marine service of the United States. Mr. PIKE moved to refer the bill to the committee on Naval Affairs. Disagreed to. Mr. PILE moved to amend tho bill by In scrtlng tho words "and have been or may hereafter be honoraoiy discharged. Agreed to and the bill passed. Mr. PER1IAM, from the committee on In valid Pensions, reported a bill to provide for the payment out of the JNaval Pension i und, of pensions to widows and other dependents of omccrg, seamen, uremen aim coai ncavcrs. Mr. LOGAN having had read by the uicrk the rcsiwnse of tho Secretary of theTreasury, under date of January 28th, to an Inquiry In refcrenco to tho substitution of 10-40 bonds for 5-20s. on deposit In the Treasury to so cure the circulation of National Bauks, as sorted that the sales ofH,000,000 from the 1st of October, 1807, to tho 1st of January, 1808, mado by order of the Secretary, was, with the exception or nve sinau saics, inauu at a less sum than the regular quotations In the New York market, lie had calculated tho difference and found that tho Govern mcnt had lost $24,204, besides the commission of one-eighth of one per cent, given to Jay Cooke & Co., amounting to iu,u, mak nil tho Whole loss ue iuso re furred to a letter purporting to have been written by tho Secretary of tho Treasury to a ncutlcman controlling a National bank, and stating that he would actcpt llMOs In lieu of 0-20s at 87uc, while in his report tho Secretary says they had nver hven received at a hinder rate than coo. lUv Inir made hla iiUteincnL ho asked Uavt to oiler a resolution directing tho Secretary of the Treasury to Inform the House whether such letter, dated Deo. 80, was slgucd by him, to whom addressed, and whether tho propo-Rlttoim tlu.roln rnnUlned were compiled With by the party to whom addressed; and also whether tim anle of 10-40 bonds from Oct. 18, 1807, to Jan. 20, 1808, were at rates equal to Arrival of Treasure. New York, Feb. 20. The steamer Arizona, from Asplnwall. brings California dates to the 30th ult. No news from the Isthmus or Central America. The Arizona brings a million and a half in treasure. In the Supreme Court yesterday, a citizen of New York sued a firm In Texas for the the recovary of certain goods delivered dur ing the war. The plalutin was non-suited on the ground that his contract was treason able and unlawful. Robert Osgood, the defaulting teller of the National Bank has been sentenced to Ave years In the State prison. lie plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the National Bank act. The Board of Aldermen passed a resolution inviting the session of the Democratic National Convention to be held In this city. It is generally understood that ICev. Dr. Tyng will be found guilty and receive an ad monition for violating a canon of the Epis copal Church. Buffalo, Feb. 20. A man named Henry R. Ellsworth plead guilty to the charge of bigamy in the police court this morning: The prisoner was married in Lake county, Ohio, in March, 1845, to one Caroline Henderson, and re-married in this city, September, 1807, to Lucy McNeil. Ellsworth claims that he was intoxicated at the time of the last marriage, and not responsible for the act. CONNECTICUT. Meridian, Feb. 20. Stephen Ives, proprietor of tho Meridian House, in whose hotel Fred Douglass was called a nigger, and from whose public table Douglass was ejected, brutally assaulted Capt. lllggs, editor of the Meridian Recorder, this morning, for commenting on the affair. Much excitement prevails, and the popular Indignation is aroused against Ives, who has been arrested and held to auswer both In civil and criminal action. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. New Yoiik, Feb. 20. A Washington special states that a letter from Gen. Sherman has reached the President. It courteously Indicates a preference for service outside of Washington. The majority of the Election committee will report in favor of Morgan's right to a seat from the 13th Ohio District. CANADA. The debate on the tluues in the House. Halifax, Feb. 20. repeal resolution con-No vote yet. Excitement over Ike Departure ol the Pa pal Zouaves. Montreal, Feb. 10. There Is Intense excitement here over tho departure of the Canadian Papal Zouaves for Rome, lbere was an Immense audience present at the special service held at Notre Dame Cathedral last ulght In connection with the event, and to-day over 20,000 persons assembled at tho station to see them off. Several persons were nearly crushed to death by the pressure of tho crowd. Great excitement prevails among the Roman Catholics of this city. WEST INDIES. Havava, Feb. 19. The Herald's special Nassau dates of tho 13th state that a moss meeting had been held by tho blacks, at which they openly criticized tne uovcrnment, charging it with Inability to extricate the colony from Its financial difficulties, which they charged to the lavish and extravagant measures of the Coloulal Government. The whites arc loyal cnouch. but feel uneasy at tho prospect before this colony. Gov. Kafson opened the Legislature on tho 12th Inst. His speech was unsatisfactory and tory like In tone. After citing the ac tual Ulfllcultlcs In the revenue, ho presents the statistics of the department, and h aves to the Legislature the burden of Initiating meas ures oi retrenchment, au ins agricultural projects hnvo proved failures; but the contract for the mall service rut New York proves satisfactory. He recommcuds a cable to the United States. The sponge and salt trades of the colony are prosperous. The steamer James Brady Is repairing at Nassau, nut will not be able to proceed to .Montevideo befbro March. Havana, Feb. 20. The question of tho rights of naturalized American cltlxcna is absorbing tho attention of many Cubans. i There are rumors Unit Die Spauish Government has aulliorixcd the Captain-General to transport 170 criminals to Africa. Tho shoemaker who brutally murdered hU wifta with an ax a short time ago, was executed to-day.

THE MORXiNC JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21,1868. NO. 192. A.C.Headley&Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED ! Madame Le Favor's Celebrated CORSETS, AT $1, TEItFECT-FITTING FRENCH Alexandre's Kid Gloves, C. E. KING'S IKIIID GLOVES. K NAB E IANOS. The following are selected from the numerous Knale Testimonials in our possession: Messes. Wm. Knabi ft Co. Gentlemen: I have neat pleasure in certifying that I hare tried your Orand, square ana uprignt nanos, ana nna.iaem equal, n not supenor, to any in ttus country. Among tne great qualities which distinguish them, is the erenness of lone, tne easy ana agreeaoie mucn ana volume 01 tone. Wishing you all the success which you so highly deserve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly, D. 1 " inpii. Translation from tbeIFbench.-t After havins played on the Piano of Messrs. knabe ft Co., it is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have piayea, are exceeaingiy remarKaoie ior men qualities of tone. The Bass is powerful, without harshness, and the upper notes sweet, clear and harmoniously mellow, (chrystalin,) and I do not hesitate to express in regard to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to de- ', to tne nest by the most ALSO SOLE AGENTS FOB THE JSOIV TO IN HOOP SKIRT The Lightest, Strongest, dare that they an equal if not superior, to the best manufactured in Europe or tnis country Dy tne mi celebrated makers. L. M. GOTToCHALK, READING MATTER ON EVERY PACE FORTIETH CONGRESS. TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. FOREIGN NEWS. Messrs. W. Knabe ft Co. Qmtlmtni I cannot but congratulate you upon the immense progress and improvements which you continually make on your r lanos, wnicn, in my opinion, ran among tne very nest in the country. M. 8TBAK08CH. Messrs. Wm, Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Having re cently had opportunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it gives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to mane a nano as periect as possible, ana unsurpassed, by any that I have seen either in this country or Europe. For great power and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, and in touch everything that can be desired by the most brilliant player. Wishing you every success, I remain, r ours truly, u. AflSUUU TO. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. OentUmtm Having had lately an opportunity to try and test your new scale urana as well as bquare nanos, i cannot retrain, besides reiterating all I had occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important im- Tovements you nave introduced in tne manulacture ol 'ianos. Your instruments combine all the Qualities which are required to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gamea ail over tne country . ours truly, L. M. GOTTOCHALK. Messrs. Wm. Kkabe ft Co. Gentlemen: I was de lighted on hearing the clear and full tone ol your really i'irtt Clau Piemen, and I congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. a. vie La.ri.jB.ru. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Opera Troupe are at present using four of your justly celebrated Pianos, and as the exponent of the views and opinions et the various artists, permit me to say : I consider them as wuurpatud in oilliancy and txce-lUnce, and pre -eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and even treble, together with magic elasticity of touch and action, render them superior to the other instruments, which rarely if aver combine those most essential requisites, profoundly impressed with the many valuable qualities of these Pianos, I most cheerfully endorse the high and meritorious encomiums everywhere pronounced upon them. E. MUZIO, Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : It gives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos. Ho many of my brother-artists have given you the highest encomiums, that nothing remains for me but to indorse them. As tar as my own experi ence is concerned regarding your instruments. I can only say that they satisfied me in every way, and answered all my demands when I used them at the series of Pianoforte Boiries I recently gave in Haiti- more, w nn nest rfgarua, i remain Yours truly, CAUL WOLFSOHN. Most Flexible, New Yobx, Dec. 12th, 18G4. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: I have carefully ex amined vour new scale Grand and Square Piano Fortes. and I must sav they please me exceedingly, both with regard to touch and tone, and I can contlilcntly recommend them as being equal to any in this country or curope, ana you nave permission to make use or my name 11 01 service to you. GEO. W. MORGAN, Organist of Grace Church. By Atlantic Cable. SPAIN. Mabrid, Feb. 18. Dispatches just received in this city from the Provinces convey the intelligence that the leaders of the Carllst party have effected a revolution against the authority of Queen Isabella in the north, and that their adherents have taken up arms In considerable numbers in Navarre. Skirmishes have taken place between the Civil Guard and the Insurgents in the city of Navarre, the Queen's officers maintaining their allegiance. Some few persons were wounded during the tumult, and the ancient Franco-Hlspano Province of Navarre Is agitated at many points. It appears as if the movement is the result of a deliberate and well planned organization. The police are on the alert and have seized documentary evidence of the fact. The officers have already found and carried away from Navarre three thousand copies of revolutionary placards or manifestoes addressed to the people of Spain. Each copy Is headed with a wood cut or portrait, as it Is termed, of the eldest son of Don Juan, who is entitled and named Charles the Seventh of Spain. This young gentleman is second cousin to Queen Isabella and grand son of Don Carlos, who made war against her accession to the throne, Don Juan his father being a son of Don Carlos. 'ABYSSINIA. London, Feb. 20. Advices to the 1st of January, received from the English captives In Abyssinia, state they were afl safe and well. AUSTRIA. Vienna, Feb. 20. A circular has been Issued from the Home office warning the clergy against fomenting discontent. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. London, Feb. 20 Eve. Late advices from Capetown, Africa, state that the Supreme Court of Natal have at last decided the question of the Church property In favor of Bishop Colcuso. MARKETS. London, feb. 2011:15 A. M Consols 3: both bonds 2.32M. Illinois Erie 8;. - "" LoSDON, Feb. 201:20 P. M. Consols 33& others the same. Liverpool, Feb. 2011:15 A. M. Cotton excited and Irregular. Uplands have advanced to 10; Orleans to 10. Breadstuff's and provisions are unchanged, Liverpool, Feb. 201:20 P. M. Cotton is still buoyant. Beef 112s Od Lard 56s. Others unchanged. Paris, Feb. 20-11:15 A. M. Bourse firmer ; Rentes strong. SANDUSKY. 8'i urn Most Comfortable Hoop Skirt IN THE MARKET. NEW SHAPES FOll CA1MUAGE, STREET & DINNER DRESS, JUST RECEIVED, AT TRICES From $ 1 .50 to $2.50 each 230 db 252 South High St. o vo Yours rcapeetfuuy, New Yosk, Dec. 15th, 1304, Wm. Knabi Co. OtnUmtni Your Agent. Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merit of your Piano. Orand and Bquare. My opin ion "on me town" is mat uiey are mi anna. ill Yours truly, la UliEHt HELLER. Messrs. Wm. Knabi ft Co. Gentlemen : It gives me (Treat pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and appreciation in favor of your new Kale Urand Piano, which combines all th. qualities a tlrst-class Instrument demands. Power, brilliancy and sweetness ot tone, evenness of sound through all th. registers, and last, but not least, the magnificent case containing the lenaia instrument ; every requisite concurs to make is new enortof ronr time-honored nrm anew triumn in your professional career. With my best wishes for all, the success you so ncniy aoserve, x remain, gentle' men. Baltimore, July 1st, mi. Yours, rerr truly. Or the many who manufacture piano fortes, there are few who strive mora thoroughly to improve their instruments than yourself. In view of this, and taking Into consideration th. eminent success which has at tended your efforts, I can only say I knew of none who stand above you who can claim the merit of having uone more to aavanco tne ar. oy proaueing a parrent Instrument, or who have worked more withiiaiasticaUy In its interest. . vv.n.. CAOoruuu, rianisu I bfoommkkd th. nlanoa of Messrs. Knabe ft Co. to everyoouj woo want a rtaiiy nrn-ciatt instrument. SAog SALAi aa, Director ot the Philharmonic Society. Chicago, Dl., July 1, 1164. Mass as. Knabi Gtntlemen i I must say with gi t pleasure that, after performing on most of the osn pianos in mis oonniry, ana giving mem a nor trial, your instrument are puma nrst in ouss ana rani i all pianos in my mina. CHARLES KTOKEL, Pianist. Fob want of space w are unaMa to produce th. e prass tone of th following named artists that nave full; inaoraM au tnat baa been mm in laroroi tneceieom Knaba Pianos : ft Q. Batter. J. Proms, B. Bsemetenrt, Cha. Fradel, Koarad Traner, . UBtaab. B. Hoffman, O. Oola, As O. HEADLEY & OO .1 . D. Karrfaon. J. T. Btoddart, H. Boh wing, O. A. QnotpeUus, C.I. Fray, CkH. BchoppslnL J. A. talk, B. A, WoUfnhnnpt, Alfred Jaell H. Behirner, K.Meea. Chas. Schneider, J. P. Webster, H. J. Kothnagel, W. V. Caulfleld, Dr. Otto Thieme, K. ZeUner, F. A. Cherrler, C. T. Kantmann, 3. Dyrenfurtb- Ed. Brush Miss C. Schneider, Mis. Laura Hants, Mia. A. MagnnMno, ' Miss Virginia Whiting, Mia. Fanny Testa, SENATE. Washington, Feb. 20. The CHAIR submitted a communication from the President In reply to a resolution of inquiry, transmitting the report ot the Attorney General, with a list of counterfeiters pardoned, &c. Referred to committee on the Judiciary. Mr. SIUART, from the committee on Mines and Mining, reported, with amend-1 ments, the bill to establish a national school of mines. Mr. ANTHONY moved that when the Senate adjourned it be till Mondayafternoon. After discussion the motion was lost. On motion of Mr. TRUMBULL the House bill to amend the act of March 23, 1867, supplementary to the bill for the more elllcleut government of the rebel States, passed March 2, 1807, and to facilitate their restoration, was taken up. Mr. YATES withdrew his motion made yesterday to take up the bill to admit Colorado, giving notice that he would move to take it up when the pending bill was disposed of. Mr. BUCK ALE W oflered an amendment making necessary a ten day's residence in the district before the election, before a person is permitted to vote. rue bin, heretoiore pumished, allowed registered persons to vote anywhere in the State. Mr. DAVIS took the floor to conclude his half-finished speech, which was Interrupted some days since by the resolution to admit Mr. Thomas, of Maryland, lie moved to amend by Instructing the Judiciary Commit tee to report in lavor of repealing all acts heretofore passed on the subject ofReconstruction. Mr. CONKLING got the floor, but he hav ing asked whether it was Intended to pro ceed with Its consideration to-night, some discussion ensued upon that point, closing with the understanding that the bill be passed to-morrow and opportunity given for dc- bate on the supplementary reconstruction bill, the consideration of which is to follow Immediately, Messrs. SAULSBUUY, TllAYJSK, and others proposing to speak on the general subject. Adjourned. the daily quotations in New York, &c. It was debated and adopted. The House, at 3 o'clock, went Into committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, Mr. ALLISON In the Chair, and resumed the consideration of the army appropriation bill. The committee rose and reported a bill, after which a vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment for the reduction of the army, which was udopted. All amendments having been disposed of, Mr. PAINE called for the yeas and nays on the passage of the bill. It passed without proviso. Adjourned. WASHINGTON. The AVbisky meter ComniiMioner. Washington, Feb. 20. The Whisky Meter Commissioner will test Instruments nest Monday to learn their practical value. Uut few of the .National Democratic Com mittee have yet arrived. It is expected that all the absentees will reach the cityto-morrow, when a meeting for consultation will be held preliminary to one Saturday for fix ing the time and place for holding the rational Democratic Convention. Democratic politicians have arrived here from all parts of the country on business connected with the Convention. NEW YORK. IIOTJSE. Sandusky, Feb. 20. A destructive lire occurred In Huron, Ohio last night, destroying a large ware house and contents and several adjoining buildings. Loss $75,000 partially Insured. The ware house was occupied by Wright, Burgess, Sprague and W 11 bar. TOLEDO. Toledo, O., Feb. 20. The Waldron House at Hillsdale, Mich., was destroyed by tiro last night. Loss $40,-000, nearly covered by Insurance. The lire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. INDIANA. Republican Stale Convention. Indianapolis, Feb. 20. The Republican State Convention met here to day. General Thomas Brown was elected temporary chairman. Resolutions endorsing General Grant and Hon. Schuyler Colfax as Indiana's first cnolce for President and Vice President were unanimously adopted by a rising vote, and witli immense cheering. After the appointment of various committees, Hon. John Hughes, of Marlon county, was made permanent chairman, and Major O. M. Wilson, of Marlon county, secretary. Governor Conrad Baker was nominated for reelection by acclamation; Hon. Will Cumback for Lieutenant uovernor; .Major r. a. nou-nmn, of Cass county, for Secretary of State, and General Nathan Kimball, for Treasurer of State. ALABAMA. New Yoiik, Feb. 20. The World's dispatch states that Bcml-otllclal telegrams from Alabama indicate that Is not yet certain at Meade's Headquarters whether the new Constitution has or has not been ratified. The Republican Congressional Executive Committee admit that It has been lost by at least 4,000 or 5,000 votes. MASSACHUSETTS. SrniNOFiKLD, Feb. 20. A detachment of one hundred and fifty re cruits for the Panal Zouave passed through hereto-day, on their way from Montreal to JNew xork. ponif BELTZEH, WtolemletMaRetllA't, ltrl3 EagMSt. PENNSYLVANIA. PirrsBunou, Feb. 20. The river Is fbur feet one Inch. It rose a few Inches during the night, but now Is mil log. The weather Is clear and mild. On motion of Mr. CLARK, of Kansas, the Postmaster General wns directed to furnish the various items of information in regard to the transportation ot overland mall. Mr. BANKS, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported the bill concerning the rights of American citizens in foreign Stutes. Ordered printed and recommitted. Mr. HOPKINS, from the committee on Public Lands, reported a bill to regulate the disposition of lauds that may hereafter be given to aid In the construction of railroads, Ordered to be printed. The bill provides that all lands hereatter granted for railroad pur poses shall be granted to the States or Ter ritories where the roads are to oe construe ted, and shall be by them sold to actual settlers, at a price not exceeding two and a half dollars per acre, the proceeds to be paid to the railroad company. The object Is to pre vent the withdrawal of large quantities of land from the market and thtlr monopoly by corporations, and encourage the settlement of the country. Mr. McULUKU, from the select committee on Southern Railroads, made a report show ing that In testimony taken before the com mittee facts had come out which Indicated corruption In the Postofllce Department, and suggested as that committee was not au thorlcd to pursue the Investigation, the matter be referred to another committee for further examination. The report closes with a resolution for a committee to examine into the subject of contracts with the Postofllce Department for the transportation of the United States mall, and report such facts as may be deemed of importance, particularly whether or not there are any evidences of corruption, with authority to send lor per sons and naners. After debate tho resolution was referred to the Committee on Expenditures of the Post ofllce Department. A large number of bills granting pensions to Individuals were reported from the com mittee on Invalid Pensions and passed. Mr. MILLER, from the committee on In valid Pensions, reported a bill extending the provisions of the 21st section of the act of July 17, loli-3, relating to the naturalization of soldiers, to those who enlisted in tne naval and marine service of the United States. Mr. PIKE moved to refer the bill to the committee on Naval Affairs. Disagreed to. Mr. PILE moved to amend tho bill by In scrtlng tho words "and have been or may hereafter be honoraoiy discharged. Agreed to and the bill passed. Mr. PER1IAM, from the committee on In valid Pensions, reported a bill to provide for the payment out of the JNaval Pension i und, of pensions to widows and other dependents of omccrg, seamen, uremen aim coai ncavcrs. Mr. LOGAN having had read by the uicrk the rcsiwnse of tho Secretary of theTreasury, under date of January 28th, to an Inquiry In refcrenco to tho substitution of 10-40 bonds for 5-20s. on deposit In the Treasury to so cure the circulation of National Bauks, as sorted that the sales ofH,000,000 from the 1st of October, 1807, to tho 1st of January, 1808, mado by order of the Secretary, was, with the exception or nve sinau saics, inauu at a less sum than the regular quotations In the New York market, lie had calculated tho difference and found that tho Govern mcnt had lost $24,204, besides the commission of one-eighth of one per cent, given to Jay Cooke & Co., amounting to iu,u, mak nil tho Whole loss ue iuso re furred to a letter purporting to have been written by tho Secretary of tho Treasury to a ncutlcman controlling a National bank, and stating that he would actcpt llMOs In lieu of 0-20s at 87uc, while in his report tho Secretary says they had nver hven received at a hinder rate than coo. lUv Inir made hla iiUteincnL ho asked Uavt to oiler a resolution directing tho Secretary of the Treasury to Inform the House whether such letter, dated Deo. 80, was slgucd by him, to whom addressed, and whether tho propo-Rlttoim tlu.roln rnnUlned were compiled With by the party to whom addressed; and also whether tim anle of 10-40 bonds from Oct. 18, 1807, to Jan. 20, 1808, were at rates equal to Arrival of Treasure. New York, Feb. 20. The steamer Arizona, from Asplnwall. brings California dates to the 30th ult. No news from the Isthmus or Central America. The Arizona brings a million and a half in treasure. In the Supreme Court yesterday, a citizen of New York sued a firm In Texas for the the recovary of certain goods delivered dur ing the war. The plalutin was non-suited on the ground that his contract was treason able and unlawful. Robert Osgood, the defaulting teller of the National Bank has been sentenced to Ave years In the State prison. lie plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the National Bank act. The Board of Aldermen passed a resolution inviting the session of the Democratic National Convention to be held In this city. It is generally understood that ICev. Dr. Tyng will be found guilty and receive an ad monition for violating a canon of the Epis copal Church. Buffalo, Feb. 20. A man named Henry R. Ellsworth plead guilty to the charge of bigamy in the police court this morning: The prisoner was married in Lake county, Ohio, in March, 1845, to one Caroline Henderson, and re-married in this city, September, 1807, to Lucy McNeil. Ellsworth claims that he was intoxicated at the time of the last marriage, and not responsible for the act. CONNECTICUT. Meridian, Feb. 20. Stephen Ives, proprietor of tho Meridian House, in whose hotel Fred Douglass was called a nigger, and from whose public table Douglass was ejected, brutally assaulted Capt. lllggs, editor of the Meridian Recorder, this morning, for commenting on the affair. Much excitement prevails, and the popular Indignation is aroused against Ives, who has been arrested and held to auswer both In civil and criminal action. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. New Yoiik, Feb. 20. A Washington special states that a letter from Gen. Sherman has reached the President. It courteously Indicates a preference for service outside of Washington. The majority of the Election committee will report in favor of Morgan's right to a seat from the 13th Ohio District. CANADA. The debate on the tluues in the House. Halifax, Feb. 20. repeal resolution con-No vote yet. Excitement over Ike Departure ol the Pa pal Zouaves. Montreal, Feb. 10. There Is Intense excitement here over tho departure of the Canadian Papal Zouaves for Rome, lbere was an Immense audience present at the special service held at Notre Dame Cathedral last ulght In connection with the event, and to-day over 20,000 persons assembled at tho station to see them off. Several persons were nearly crushed to death by the pressure of tho crowd. Great excitement prevails among the Roman Catholics of this city. WEST INDIES. Havava, Feb. 19. The Herald's special Nassau dates of tho 13th state that a moss meeting had been held by tho blacks, at which they openly criticized tne uovcrnment, charging it with Inability to extricate the colony from Its financial difficulties, which they charged to the lavish and extravagant measures of the Coloulal Government. The whites arc loyal cnouch. but feel uneasy at tho prospect before this colony. Gov. Kafson opened the Legislature on tho 12th Inst. His speech was unsatisfactory and tory like In tone. After citing the ac tual Ulfllcultlcs In the revenue, ho presents the statistics of the department, and h aves to the Legislature the burden of Initiating meas ures oi retrenchment, au ins agricultural projects hnvo proved failures; but the contract for the mall service rut New York proves satisfactory. He recommcuds a cable to the United States. The sponge and salt trades of the colony are prosperous. The steamer James Brady Is repairing at Nassau, nut will not be able to proceed to .Montevideo befbro March. Havana, Feb. 20. The question of tho rights of naturalized American cltlxcna is absorbing tho attention of many Cubans. i There are rumors Unit Die Spauish Government has aulliorixcd the Captain-General to transport 170 criminals to Africa. Tho shoemaker who brutally murdered hU wifta with an ax a short time ago, was executed to-day.